DARLING

Ps. 22:20; 35:17) means an “only one.”

DARL'ING. The word occurs in Ps 22:20 and Ps 35:17 as the translation of a Hebrew word which correctly means "my only one," as it is applied to "something which exists singly and cannot be replaced if lost, as an only son. Gen 22:2, or daughter." Jud 11:34.

DARL'ING. The word occurs in Ps 22:20 and Ps 35:17 as the translation of a Hebrew word which correctly means "my only one," as it is applied to "something which exists singly and cannot be replaced if lost, as an only son. Gen 22:2, or daughter." Jud 11:34.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

One dearly beloved; a favorite. And can do naught but wail her darling's loss. Shak.

Part of speech: adjective (a.)

Dearly beloved; regarded with especial kindness and tenderness; favorite. "Some darling science." I. Watts. "Darling sin." Macaulay.